Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Kimber Cleaver's Improved Protractor, made by William J. Young for George Walters, 6-in. lacquered brass instrument engraved as above, "X"-frame with circular central knob that rotates the engraved silvered scale divided in four quadrants and outer verniers marked 30-0-30, engraved on outer base "Kimber Cleaver's/Made by Wm. J. Young/Improved Protractor/Philadelphia," and "Geo. Walters" on cross-bar, housed in its original fitted mahogany box.
Note: Kimber Cleaver was an engineer from the hard coal region of Pennsylvania. George Walters was an architect and civil engineer from Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
Estimate $700-900
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
George Walters, Kimber Cleaver, William J. Young, Phoenixville, PhiladelphiaJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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